CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,082 km
8,129 miles
YCM
Niagara-on-the-lake
Canada
Distance
13,082 km
8,129 mi / 7,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YCM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport St Catharines / Niagara District Airport
IATA Code CPT YCM
ICAO Code FACT CYSN
City Cape Town Niagara-on-the-lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 321 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 43.190000, -79.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 13,082 kilometers (8,129 miles / 7,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Cape Town, it's 13:32 in Niagara-on-the-lake. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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